Start-Rite is a famous British brand of children’s shoes, which has been producing high-quality products made by skilled hands. For more than 200 years, this company has been a leading designer of footwear that enhances foot health, fashion, and comfort. Founded in 1792, Start-Rite was initially a traditional family business that over the years has become a well-known brand for children’s shoes internationally, which parents have always trusted. The history of Start-Rite started in Norwich, England where a shoemaker by the name of James Smith started a small workshop of making leather shoes. In the course of time, the brand developed into the leader in children’s footwear, which was appreciated for its focus on quality, comfort and durability. Even in the early part of the twentieth century, Start-Rite had established itself as a company that produced only shoes for children and these were specially designed for children’s feet.
Innovative Designs for Every Stage
Realizing that all children’s feet are different, Start-Rite has made it its policy to provide as many styles as possible to fit the different feet, sizes and requirements. From the first steps and school shoes to casual shoes and sandals, each shoe is designed to fit the needs of different development phases.
The brand’s collection includes:
- First Steps: Easy to wear shoes for babies who are learning how to walk as they offer comfort and support to the baby’s feet.
- Pre-School and School Shoes: Sturdy shoes that are easy to attach to the child’s feet and provide great support for an active kid.
- Casuals and Play Shoes: Lightweight and airy fabrics that are perfect for playing and wearing throughout the day.
- Seasonal Footwear: A range of sandals, boots and wellies for any weather and any occasion.
Fable
Cream/red leather reindeer Christmas pram shoes
These are the cutest ever reindeer baby shoes which are super soft for the little feet during the festive period. Ideal for your baby’s first Christmas, their Fable shoes are crafted from breathable chrome-free leathers for happy, healthy feet. They come with an elasticated back that keeps little feet comfortably in place and the boots are easy to put on and take off. This pair is available in a carry home box for those memorable moments.
- Comfortable linings for happy feet and healthy feet
- This shoe is made of super soft suede leather that ensures that you feel comfortable right out of the box.
- Suede sole for bare foot comfort
- Upper material- Leather
- Lining material- Leather
- Sole material- Leather
- Item code- 0230_1
Dino Park
Navy leather rip-tape sandals
Children will surely enjoy wearing these closed toe sandals with scale design on the leather and embroidered eyes of the dinos. Crafted from the finest navy leather uppers, comfortable collars and cushioned footbeds for comfort while on the go. T-bar rip-tape fastening ensures feet are held firmly in place while leather lining helps feet to remain dry.
- A rip-tape fastening to allow little fingers to make adjustment effortlessly
- Extra cushioning on the ankle for more comfort and cushioning
- Comfortable foot mats for comfortable feet throughout the day
- Upper material- Leather
- Lining material- Leather/Textile
- Sole material- Thermoplastic elastomer
- Item code- 5207_2
Sandy Beach
Red closed rip-tape kids canvas shoes
In smart red canvas with go-faster stripes for those fun filled summer days on the go. It is easy to get ready wearing them with double rip-tape fastenings for the best fit, and precision fit. Throughout the day protection and comfort is provided by padded insoles and the feet are cool in 100% cotton. The soles are non-slip and of a flexible nature in order to enhance the traction. These are those cool comfortable and low maintenance canvas sneakers that can be washed in the washing machine at 30-degrees.
- Easy adjustment with little fingers by rip-tape fastening
- Thin and adaptable outsole for freedom of movement and proper foot growth
- Machine washable at 30ºc – so little feet can play all in
- Designed tread pattern to enhance the traction.
- Upper material- Textile
- Lining material- Textile
- Sole material- Rubber
- Item code- 6207_1
Poppy
Black patent girl’s rip-tape T-bar school shoes
A shiny t-bar with pretty punch detailing for stylish schooldays. Made of high quality premium black patent leather. Ankle and insoles have been designed to ensure the best fit and comfort for the users. For the girls who do not like bows and other ornaments on their clothes.
- Leather that has been dyed through for colour that won’t fade when the shoe is scuffed.
- Padding on the ankles to enhance comfort and stability Leather lining to avoid accumulation of moisture on the feet of the little ones and keep them comfortable.
- Velcro fastening in order to be easily adjusted by little fingers
- Upper material- Leather
- Lining material- Leather
- Sole material- Thermoplastic rubber
- Item code- 2747_3
Raptor
Navy blue dino print boys and girls rip-tape canvas shoes
Children will go ‘raptor-ous’ for these awesome canvas sneakers! In breathable navy canvas with dino screen-print, there is a rubber toe cap for protection and an engineered tread for grip. The double rip-tape fastenings ensures that the fit is perfect and shoes do not come off when they are running around. The sole is designed in such a way that active feet can freely move and flex on different terrains. Machine washable at 30-degrees.
- Velcro fastening so that little fingers can easily fasten and loosen the straps.
- Natural and flexible sole to allow free movement of the feet and proper growth of the foot structure.
- Machine washable at 30ºc – so little feet can live life all in
- A new tread pattern that has been engineered to provide better traction.
- Upper material- Textile
- Lining material- Textile
- Sole material- Rubber
- Item code- 6208_9
Conclusion
Start-Rite is a company that specializes in children’s shoes and is widely recognized as a company that is committed to delivering quality footwear that will benefit the health of children’s feet. Through research of children’s foot development, design and environmental responsibility, Start-Rite has remained a brand that truly encompasses the concept of children’s footwear.
Explore Start-Rite’s range of high quality school shoes that have been made to ensure your child is supported with each stride. Come to their website or your nearest store to get the right size today!
